Classroom Teacher - Year 6
Job Description
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit and opened in 2015. The school belongs to the Parish of St Andrew’s Werribee and falls under the governance of Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) who is the ultimate employer of staff within our organisation.
Our school prides itself on placing great importance on a fair balance between the needs of our students and reasonable teacher workloads.
Those wishing to seek more information or tour the school prior to submitting an application are welcome to contact us.
Our vision states:
Through the guidance of God, we at St John the Apostle aspire to create a positive culture, where all members of our community are welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
We are currently seeking a teacher who is able to commence day one of Term 3, 2026 and is able to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate:
A Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of the students
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to be flexible
The capacity to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
The ability to differentiate their teaching and make adjustments according to student needs
An understanding of the curriculum and the skills of an effective teacher
Strong classroom management and a talent for promoting positive student behaviour.
Special Requirements
VIT Registration
Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a willingness to undertake this into the future.
Salary
Salaries are based on a scale determined by years of experience and range from $79,589 to $118,063 (gross) per annum.
Confirmation of where applicants sit on this scale is determined after a formal salary assessment performed by Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS)
Application Procedures
Read the school Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
Interviews may be conducted for suitable applicants prior to the advertisement closing date.
Email a Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae with contact details of 2 Referees to the Principal Mr Simon Dundon:
principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au
Application Procedure
Application Procedures
Read the school Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
Please be aware that suitable applicants may be interviewed before the closing date
Email Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Contact details of 3 Referees to the Principal, Mr Simon Dundon : principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au
Details:
Address: 54 - 76 Kingbird Avenue
Tarneit
Phone: 8754 4300
Website: https://www.stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Mr Simon Dundon
Enquiries: principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au
Applications Close: 22/06/2026
Position: Teaching
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Part-time
Code-of-Conduct-for-MACS-Staff.pdf Child-Safety-and-Wellbeing-Policy-2023.pdf
